Award-Winning
Waterfront Dining
Directly on Gloucester Harbor

Located in a rare landmark on Rocky Neck (map) in America's oldest working art colony, The Rudder is one of the few restaurants in Gloucester where you can arrive by boat (see how).

According to this Wall Street Journal article, The elegant, right-on-the-waterfront Rudder Restaurant in Gloucester gets rave reviews from locals and tourists (more reviews).

Our fully heated harborside deck and romantic dining room fireplace offer comfortable, cozy seating in all weather.

Famous for extraordinarily fresh ingredients enhanced by inspired preparation, The Rudder has become known as one of the Boston areas finest restaurants -- with a creative and affordable menu. Enjoy fine waterfront dining at the Rudder on Rocky Neck in the heart of America's original seaport.

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